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Fat injection risks and alternatives

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Recently a new method of fat injection has gained popularity. The procedure is called lipostructure. This procedure attempts to keep the extracted fat cells alive. The fat cells are taken from the patient’s body, and placed into the new area much like traditional fat injections. However, the fat cells are kept alive, and a blood supply is established to the cells. The idea behind lipostructure is that by keeping the fat cells alive, they will not be reabsorbed into the body and results will last longer. This procedure is quite new, is more extensive, and requires very specific training on the part of the surgeon.

Besides fat, a number of other materials are used for injectable treatments as well. In the United States, these include Alloderm, Botox and Collagen (Autologen). Be sure and discuss the different options with your doctor to determine which injectable material is best for you.

In some cases, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion or a chemical peel will work better than injections – especially for smoothing very fine surface wrinkles. These procedures do not directly restore volume to the face, but they do eliminate the high points of the wrinkles by removing the outer layers of the skin cells. Any of these treatments can be used in combination with injections. Consult with your doctor for more information about the best options for you.

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